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French Mini Blinis, 16pc

Name: French Mini Blinis, 16pc
Brand: Imperia Caviar
SKU: IMP-BAK-BLI-0135
Price: 12.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (127 reviews)

$12.00

French Mini Blinis are small, lightly buttered wheat pancakes made in France, sold in a 16-piece box and used as the traditional base for caviar service.

Add traditional blini to your order to enjoy with your caviar. 16 cocktail blinis packed in a tray, wrapped in a bag. All Natural, Non-GMO, Product of France.

Ingredients: Wheat Flour, Fresh Whole Milk 21.4%, Water, Fresh Whole Eggs 14.7%, Concentrated Butter 8.7%, Baking Powder (Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Carbonate, Wheat Starch), Sugar, Salt. Processing Aid (Greasing Agent): Sunflower Oil. *Contains: wheat, milk, eggs.

Storage: Keep frozen. Once thawed, keep refrigerated and consume within 3 days.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the ingredients in Imperia Caviar's French Mini Blinis?

Imperia's French Mini Blinis are made in France with a simple, clean ingredient list: wheat flour, buckwheat flour, eggs, milk, yeast, and salt - all natural, non-GMO, and free from artificial preservatives, additives, and coloring agents. The buckwheat component gives them their characteristic slightly nutty flavor and their status as the traditional caviar accompaniment. Each box contains 16 pieces.

Why are French blinis the traditional choice for serving caviar rather than crackers or bread?

Traditional caviar service in both Russian and French fine dining uses blinis because their soft, slightly porous texture is ideal for holding crème fraîche and caviar without the sharpness or strong flavor of crackers competing with the caviar. The neutral, slightly nutty buckwheat flavor is a complement, not a distraction. Crackers can be too salty or strongly flavored; toasted brioche is an acceptable alternative but blinis are the purist's choice.

How many caviar servings do 16 blinis provide?

16 blinis provide 16 individual canapé servings (one per person) or 8 two-bite servings. For a 3–4 person tasting with multiple rounds, 16 blinis are comfortable for a complete service. For a party of 8+ guests, order two boxes. At cocktail party quantities (2 blinis per guest), 16 blinis serve 8 guests. Plan one box of blinis for every 100g of caviar as a general guideline.

Can French Mini Blinis be served with toppings other than caviar?

Absolutely. French mini blinis are extremely versatile: smoked salmon and crème fraîche (classic), smoked trout roe and cream cheese, duck pâté and cornichon, wild mushroom and truffle cream, whipped ricotta and honey, or any elegant canapé combination. They are a premium entertaining staple beyond caviar service and work well for any occasion requiring sophisticated finger food.

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